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11/08/2012 11:08:53 AM PST

Chess at the Library. A weekly chess program offers instruction for beginners and a place for patrons of all ages and levels to play with each other from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland. 510-535-5620, www.oaklandlibrary.org.

Off the Hook Knitting Group. The Melrose Knitting Group meets the second and fourth Saturday every month from 3 to 5 p.m. Melrose Branch Library, 4805 Foothill Blvd., Oakland. 510-535-5623, www.oaklandlibrary.org.

Modern China's First Feminist. Discover Qui Jin, the "Chinese Joan of Arc," a radical women's rights activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army and became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution at this screening and discussion with the filmmakers. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. Oakland Asian Library, 388 9th St., Oakland. Free, autumn-gem.com.

Open Mic for Women. An evening of women's music and poetry featuring Carrie Gerendasy, Giovanna Capone and other talented women sharing their work. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Plymouth United Church of Christ, 424 Monte Vista Ave., Oakland. Free. 510-701-1022.